I’m typically not one to go all out at the New Year, but I will be wide awake and toasting the end of 2020 for sure. I am also delighted for the year to end because it means the newest Olive Knits KAL is about to begin – and Marie’s design, Fiadh, featuring Lucky Tweed,…
Tag: Knit-Along
Finished Project: Kate’s Rift!
I finished my Rift as part of the #mojavemarlalong and it is everything I had hoped it would be and more! The subtle Mojave marl (slate gray and plum brown) creates a lovely mushroomy purple that works well with basically everything in my wardrobe. The linen/cotton blend is soft and has some heft, but is…
Summer of Basics Winner!
As Karen mentioned yesterday, we have all been blown away by the #summerofbasics feed, and all of the wonderful, inspiring, and high-quality garments that came as a result of this make-along. After changing my mind numerous times, I did manage to finish three pieces this summer (at the very last minute), all of which are…
Knit Night at Slip Knot
Last week after a short 20-minute drive, Linette and I arrived at one of our favorite local yarn shops just outside of Philadelphia. One of my jobs greatest pleasures is chatting with shop owners and managers on the phone. So it’s really a joy to actually be able to speak in person. Run and owned…
FINISHED Project: Sonder Shawl
It’s been a few months since Helen Stewart’s last pattern for her Shawl Society KAL was released. The Sonder Shawl was the last of 6 beautiful shawl patterns designed by Helen. My goal was to knit each pattern using a gorgeous Fibre Co. yarn. I’ve only finished two of the six patterns so far. But…
Killybegs KAL: Progress Report
Linette and I are about 75% of the way done with our Killybegs cardigans! I love how quickly Arranmore knits up. It practically knits itself! True, we started this KAL back in early December but between holidays, family obligations, teaching, and photography gigs, we don’t have that much free time to just relax and knit. I’m…
Killybegs KAL: What I’ve learned
I’ve considered myself a decent knitter for the last 8 years until I started this fun mini-KAL, and started to work among master knitters such as the Kelbourne ladies: Courtney and Kate. I am constantly learning from this amazing crew and thought I would share a few things I’ve learned during this Killybegs experience. Knit…
Courtney’s Fair Isle Cowl
Back in November, I was lucky enough to attend VK Live in Minneapolis as a teacher. It was a wonderful time, and in anticipation I participated in the Vogue Fall Knit-Along and knit Gudrun Johnston’s Fair Isle Cowl from the Fall 2016 issue of Vogue Knitting. I tried furiously to get it knit before the…
Mini-KAL with Meghan and Linette
Here at the KW office, Linette and I are doing our own mini-KAL of my cardigan from The Arranmore Collection, Killybegs. Neither of us are afraid to rock bold color, so we decided to do a little mix and match of the brightest Arranmore colors. I chose Orla (orange) and she chose Slieve Sunset (fuchsia) for the main…
Geometric Cowl KAL with VKLive and Gudrun Johnston!
The most recent issue of Vogue Knitting has arrived, and it has a new look and fantastic content! We are so pleased to have a design using The Fibre Co. Acadia in the issue by our friend Gudrun Johnston. Vogue is hosting a Knit-Along for the cowl as part of their upcoming VK Live event in Minneapolis. I’ll…
Aleda KAL Instagram Round-Up
We’re just past the first week of May, and it’s been so fun to follow everyone’s shawl progress on Instagram. Everyone seems to have made it past the garter tab cast on and through the set up chart. Now it’s just clear sailing for a while, while we let the rhythm of the main body…
May Knit Along: Aleda Shawl
In 2016 I have been making a concerted effort to knit things for myself. I am trying to prioritize the projects I have always wanted to make, but haven’t carved the time out for them because there is always something more pressing to do. Taking time to do things for pleasure is important, especially when…
KAL with Fancy Tiger Crafts: The Guernsey Round-Up
Fancy Tiger Crafts wrapped up their Guernsey KAL last week. Since January 1, knitters have been delving deep into ganseys and guernseys and it has been great to watch everyone’s progress on Instagram. Those of you who know me, know that I love the history of knitting. Traditional techniques and styles influence my designs so…
#fancykelbournestudiokal winners!
My Lucinda sweater is complete, and I love it! What I don’t love, though, is the stifling heat and humidity we’re having this week. Instead of sweating through a forced photoshoot, I’m going to cross my fingers that it cools off a little this weekend and I can get some decent modeled shots. In the…
Hydrangea Mystery, Revealed!
Our 2015 Mystery Knit Along (MKAL) is over, and the results are stunning. We are overwhelmed by the positive response we received this year, with over 500 participants, and over 130 projects currently on Ravelry. As always, our Ravelry group was lively and fun, and we have lots of lovely finished Hydrangea Shawls to share with you! The MKALs are…
Introducing: Kelbourne Woolens Hydrangea MKAL 2015
It is that time of year again! We’re delighted to announce our third annual spring MKAL featuring The Fibre Co Meadow! The MKAL will begin on Monday June 1st, and last six weeks. Our 2013 MKAL Meadowsweet, was a classic triangle, and our 2014 MKAL, Beltane, a half circle, and the Hydrangea MKAL Shawl is a third unique construction and shape….
Independent Designer Feature: Eastside by Ann Weaver
With temperatures on the rise and days composed of outdoor activities, simple projects that are easily transportable are crucial to our summer WIPs. We find that we love knitting accessories during the summer months for both travel ease and comfort. Enter Ann Weaver’s Eastside cowl, our new summer project obsession. Featuring Terra in black locust…